ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly farming practices in place at Rhug Organic Farm near Corwen will be showcased during an open day for farmers taking part in the Tir Gofal environment scheme next Tuesday.

ENVIRONMENTALLY friendly farming practices in place at Rhug Organic Farm near Corwen will be showcased during an open day for farmers taking part in the Tir Gofal environment scheme next Tuesday. (August 12)

Rhug farm manager Gareth Jones will highlight the systems already in place at the 2,400 acre spread, owned by Lord Newborough and which went organic in 1998.

"The visitors will be shown the practices put in place in accordance with Tir Gofal to protect the environment," explained Gareth. "Everything from the planting of hedgerows to the non-spraying of crops is now part of our daily routine: we believe this system can only help the ultimate eating quality of the livestock we produce butchered and sold here."

Tir Gofal (Care of the Land) aims to encourage practices which protect and enhance Welsh landscapes, cultural features and wildlife.